It's possible, but it's possible it could be almost anything. I see wear on the coin, perhaps what you are seeing are luster breaks from that wear.
I wouldn't recommend using ebay to check values, use this instead - http://www.mcsearch.info/index.html
There are hundreds, and probably thousands of them, of the sintered planchet coins out there. And they are not all just from 1959. Nor are they...
One thing I would add, great care needs to be taken if one tries to participate in any live floor auction (not just those run by Heritage but any)...
Yes, my opinion has not changed.
I've explained it before in longer more detailed posts on the subject. It's really a simple matter of mathematics. Picture two circles with circle...
Trey - you have nothing to worry about, There is no shill bidding, no shenanigans, nothing that is not 100% above board. Heritage is a great...
With every coin you've ever bought, anywhere, you paid a buyer's fee. You just didn't know that you paid a buyer's fee. A buyer's fee is nothing...
You've been given some answers already, but I think you would best served if you were to ask specific questions about specific coins. I think that...
The value of a coin is based on it's condition, what's known as the grade of the coin. Here is a picture of the coin that sold for 180 pounds...
Yes, that's exactly what we are telling you. It's kind of going out to buy a used car. You see one and it just looks great. Paint is great, low...
Of course it's a matter of opinion, what you like is what you like. But it is a matter of fact that, as Mike said, it is an inferior coin because...
The difference is the condition of the coins. No, because your coin is damaged as a result of it having been a piece of jewelry. Your coin is...
I dunno, could go either way. The inside of the obv rim is definitely beveled from just above Liberty around the bottom and to just above the date...
Yes the TPGs love luster. And yes a polished die, actually the term used should be a re-polished die, does produce more luster. But, there is a...
Anything's possible, but the coin looks natural to me. Will it grade ? I don't know Canadian but I wouldn't send it in to even find out. That...
Find another container that the box will fit inside of, like a large Tupperware bin. Store that in a cool, dry place as instructed. But, also make...
Tim - stay on topic ! You're welcome to post pics of your coins but do it in the appropriate threads ! So either you can stop, or I'll stop ya.
Best value ? Having fun and gaining knowledge. Both are priceless ;)
If you still have the option to return it, I most definitely would !
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